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Private Beta

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Private beta: Windows downloads need an access code. Join the waitlist for the phone companion.

Windows

Beta

v1.1.0 · ~220 MB download

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • 4 GB RAM minimum
  • ~220 MB download · ~700 MB free disk for install

Code is verified on the server. The installer is not publicly linked.

Phone

Coming soon

Coming soon — iOS & Android companion. Not on the App Store or Play Store yet.

What to expect

  • iOS 16+ or Android 10+ (planned)
  • Pairs with the Windows desktop app
  • Join the waitlist — we'll email a beta invite

We only use your email to invite you to this beta. No spam.

Before you download

  • By installing Liminal Crates, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
  • Windows beta builds require an access code and are served from our server — not a public direct link.
  • Phone is waitlist-only for now — no public store links during this phase.
  • Windows builds may be unsigned during beta — SmartScreen may show a warning.
  • Report bugs to hello@liminal-crates.com. Beta software may have rough edges.

Changelog

v1.1.0Private Beta
  • • Podcasts — full library and explorer on desktop: browse Apple's top charts and categories, search the directory, preview any show before following
  • • Stream episodes instantly or download them for offline listening; resume picks up where you left off
  • • Full show and episode pages with artwork, descriptions, show notes, and personal star ratings
  • • Podcast subscriptions and listen progress sync with the phone companion beta
v1.0.22Private Beta
  • • YouTube imports work again when Chrome is signed in (extension cookie permissions + JS runtime for yt-dlp)
  • • Type-to-jump in the library follows the active sort column (artist, title, album)
  • • Admin Releases page to upload/delete Windows installers on the server
  • • Sync reliability: library sync sends missing IDs, cache invalidation, session stays connected during long downloads
v1.0.21Private Beta
  • • Desktop Sync switches to the connected screen right after pairing (no 10–15s stall)
  • • USB errors no longer show when no iPhone is plugged in
v1.0.20Private Beta
  • • Faster WiFi sync discovery; reconnects when your PC’s IP changes
  • • USB sync: auto-connect, clearer errors, more reliable cable path
  • • Website downloads pick the newest installer on the server automatically
v1.0.19Private Beta
  • • Sync pulls desktop metadata edits (title, artist, etc.) to the phone without re-downloading audio
  • • Sync catalog cache invalidates on tag edits, imports, deletes, and scans
  • • Removed online MusicBrainz / iTunes metadata lookup — manual edit and cover from disk remain
  • • Website: phone beta waitlist; honest installer size (~220 MB download / ~700 MB installed)
v1.0.18Private Beta
  • • Audio conversion — Convert to…, optional auto-convert on import, convert entire library
  • • Premium Chrome extension side panel for YouTube cookie sync
  • • YouTube import reliability: pause watch folder until download finishes; ffmpeg convert fixes
  • • Removed broken Fix Metadata wizard
v1.0.17Private Beta
  • • Standard installer: paste a YouTube link to import MP3
  • • Premium installer with localhost API for private Chrome extension
  • • Removed in-app YouTube webview browser
v1.0.16Private Beta
  • • Windows installer Optional Features — choose whether to install YouTube download tools
v1.0.15Private Beta
  • • Optional YouTube bundling at package time; in-app opt-in with disclaimer
v1.0.14Private Beta
  • • YouTube import — download audio as MP3 into Crates/YouTube and add to library
v1.0.13Private Beta
  • • Metadata and cover writes clear read-only flags on audio files before saving
v1.0.12Private Beta
  • • Batch cover art embed writes correct tags per format and verifies each file
v1.0.11Private Beta
  • • Sortable column headers on all track lists — Title, Artist, Album, Rating, Time
v1.0.10Private Beta
  • • Batch Edit Metadata: prominent Cover Art panel for selected tracks
v1.0.9Private Beta
  • • Batch Edit Metadata: embed or remove cover art across selected tracks
v1.0.8Private Beta
  • • Previous/Next navigation in Edit Metadata; arrow keys to move between tracks
v1.0.7Private Beta
  • • Context menus, cover art import/embed, production domain liminal-crates.com
v1.0.6Private Beta
  • • Vinyl Crate branding, nine color themes, uninstaller keep-or-wipe app data